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Catharina Elmsäter-Svärd, CEO for the Swedish Construction Federation claims that at the current rate of construction only about half of the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning’s speculative goals will be met. A current dip in construction rates has only...

Sverige Bygger, an aggregator of registered construction projects in Sweden reports that the volume of started housing projects in Stockholm has shrunk by 36% over the last 12 months, an estimated value of 10 billion Swedish kronor (1.1 billion USD). Out of all...

During 2018 the government of Sweden is expected to issue 1.395 billion kronor in grants to municipalities in a bid to promote residential construction projects. An application period will open starting August 1st 2018, and close October 1st 2018. The National Board...

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Permits and Processes

To build in Sweden one must have an understanding of the building permit process. It is a procedure with many different moving parts that come into play throughout the entire construction process. This page explains in general terms some of the most important concepts in that process.

Law of the Land

Aside from the national building code there are several pieces of legislation that govern how construction must be conducted in Sweden. This page provides a rundown of those that are most important to be aware of.

Key People

Swedish building legislation defines several roles that are necessary for a construction project to be completed in a safe and appropriate matter. These roles also bear certain responsibilities and may require certain certifications. Some positions are mandatory by law, it is for that reason that it is important to understand the differences and responsibilities that each role entails.

Why building Sweden?

Building Sweden is an initiative by Svarking AB to provide accurate English information about building in Sweden. Drawing from our international expertise and extensive knowledge of construction in Sweden we are confident that we can provide the services necessary to turn your concept into reality.

We are a team of civil engineers, architects, designers, and visionaries eager to help. For business inquires, questions or comments please contact us at info@buildingsweden.com